Loving Our Earth — Stacey Mitchell
Stacey Mitchell (Intern at First UU) We live in precarious times–our Earth is ill. How do we care for each other and Earth in such vulnerable moments?
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“The Memory of Souls” — Cliff Taylor
Cliff Taylor, a member of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, will talk about his book, “The Memory of Souls”, which he describes as part memoir and part letter to young Native Americans. Taylor says, “We are carrying the gifts that Mother Earth has given to not only all of our tribal people and all indigenous … Continued
Oregon Black Exclusion Laws — Zachary Stocks
Oregon Black Exclusion Laws Zachary Stocks is a public historian, museum professional, a seasonal NPS Park Ranger, and the Executive Director of Oregon Black Pioneers. Zachary previously served as Program Director of Historical Seaport and Visitor Services Manager of Northwest African American Museum, and was a Content Specialist with the exhibit design firm RENATE. … Continued
“A Year of COVID: And Then Life Changed” — Rev. Bill Sinkford April 25, 2021 11 am
“A Year of COVID: And Then Life Changed” — Rev. Bill Sinkford (prerecorded)
Beltane – – Adriana Caron, May 2, 2021
Beltane is the Gaelic May Day festival, one of the four Gaelic seasonal festivals, held about halfway between the spring equinox and summer solstice. Beltane roughly translates as "bright fire" and the Beltane bonfire is seen as purifying and healing.
Discussion Sunday — Tod Lundy
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Loved Into Being — Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, UUA President
Loved Into Being Reverend Susan Frederick-Gray Faith in Unitarian Universalism isn't just an intellectual exercise: it's "heart" work. This is the Spring Stewardship service from UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray that will help us to grow in spirit, in courage, and in generosity.
Where We Worship — Jennifer Springsteen
Where We Worship Humans have long created sacred space for worship. For many devout the place of worship is as important as how to worship. Our churches and mosques and synagogues rest empty all over the world as people struggle to keep the Covid-19 virus from spreading, and I ask, what is the purpose of … Continued
PRIDE Week Service — Rev. Kit Ketcham
Pride Week Service Reverend Emerita Kit Ketcham Reflections from PUUF member Kerry Thorne on her identity transition and from Rev. Kit Ketcham on the ABC's of Q highlight our annual Pride Service this year. We will also hear a reading of "Ringing" by Don Cellini, an LGBTQ poet responding to the Pulse Nightclub shooting several years … Continued